Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Boxers for Feature Film “I Play Rocky”

Job Description
A feature film set in the early 1970s is casting boxers with longer or shaggier hair to bring authenticity to the era. This is a great opportunity for athletes and performers with boxing experience to participate in a major film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform boxing scenes authentically for a period-accurate film

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure safety and realism

• Remain available for all scheduled shoot dates

• Work in an environment that may include atmospheric smoke

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members or Non-Union welcome

• Boxing skill level or experience required

• Height, weight, and clothing sizes needed for costuming

• Comfortable with atmospheric smoke

• Must be 18 years or older

• Local to NJ/NYC area preferred

• Tattoos and piercings must be disclosed

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for 8 hours

Sneaker Commercial Casting Call – Boat Salesman Role

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a talented actor to play a boat salesman in an upcoming sneaker commercial. This character should have a bold, memorable presence and bring a greasy, sleazy type energy to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the boat salesman character with strong comedic timing and personality

• Deliver scripted lines naturally and confidently

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the character to life on set

Requirements

• White male, orange-tan complexion

• Ages 30s–60s

• Ability to convincingly portray a greasy/sleazy character

• Strong line delivery skills

• Comfortable working on set for both photo and video production

• Must be professional and take direction well

Compensation

• $2,000 – 20% agency fee

Casting Call for Multiple Roles – Major Social Media Platform Campaign

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking diverse, authentic talent for a motion and stills campaign for a major social media platform. The storyline follows a group of individuals returning home for the holidays, reconnecting with old friends and rediscovering themselves. Filming will take place in Vancouver, Canada, with travel and accommodations provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 5–7 day shoot capturing authentic, emotional moments

• Deliver grounded, natural performances that feel spontaneous and relatable

• Collaborate with the production team for both still photography and motion scenes

Requirements

• Non-union talent, must have a valid passport

• Seeking multiple roles:

  • Michelle: Female, 28–35, independent and slightly reserved freelance designer reconnecting with old friends

  • Jason: Male, 20s, slightly awkward but endearing, reconnecting with old friends and a crush

  • Zara Lansing: Female, 20s, charismatic and warm, reconnecting with Jason after a long absence

  • Adam: Male, late 20s, athletic and rugged, excited to reunite with friends

  • Chloe: Female, late 30s, corporate executive who softens during her holiday visit

  • Bowen: Male, 20s, personable and relatable, junior marketing employee with a crush on a coworker

  • Joan: Female, 30s–50s, calm and grounded with a complex emotional range

  • Alex: Female, 20s, warm and magnetic, the office crush with a playful personality

Compensation

• Buyout: $7,500 + 20% (guaranteed)

• Session Fee: $750/day + 20%

• Fitting Fee: $250 + 20%

• Travel Days: $500/day + 20%

Basketball Fans for Feature Film “Dunkman”

Job Description
Casting energetic basketball fans for the final filming day of Shaquille O’Neal’s feature film Dunkman. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-energy crowd scene, cheering and reacting on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as an enthusiastic audience member during basketball scenes

• Cheer, yell, clap, and provide lively crowd energy

• Follow on-set rules (no pictures, autographs, or videos allowed)

• Remain available for the entire day of filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–40 and 45–55 (youthful appearance only)

• Must be local to GA

• Must not have filmed for this project previously

• Must wear basketball team colors (no tank tops, no white, no stripes)

• Must bring a small bag, fanny pack, or crossover bag

Compensation

• $140 for 8 hours

Featured Role – Elderly Patient for Scary Movie

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a female actor for a featured role in the upcoming feature film Scary MoVie, filming in Atlanta, GA. This is a great opportunity to work alongside principal cast members in a comedic scene that requires expressive, non-verbal acting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an elderly patient in a comedic scene with exaggerated slow-motion reactions

• Deliver strong, authentic, and expressive non-verbal acting

• Follow direction from the director and respond naturally to on-set scenarios

• Maintain professionalism during a 12+ hour filming day

Requirements

• Female, any ethnicity, ages 60+

• Must be able to take direction and deliver believable reactions

• Previous acting or on-set experience is a plus, but not required

• Must have open availability for the filming date

Compensation

• $12.50/hour

• $100 guaranteed for 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half

Job Description
Casting is underway for an older Spanish-descent woman (50+) to play a mom in a commercial. This is a quick, paid shoot that will only take a few hours, making it a great opportunity for actors looking for fast turnaround work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother character naturally and authentically

• Follow direction on set to capture the desired performance

• Participate in a brief shoot lasting approximately three hours

Requirements

• Female, 50+ years old

• Of Spanish descent

• Comfortable performing in front of the camera

• Available for the specified shoot time

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for a short commercial shoot

Job Description
Casting real Cleveland locals to appear in the Destination Cleveland campaign. This non-speaking commercial shoot highlights everyday Cleveland residents and their lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in short non-speaking scenes for the campaign

• Represent Cleveland authentically and naturally on camera

Requirements

• Must be a Cleveland local

• Roles available include:

  • Man with Bike (Male, 18-45)

  • Female Runners (Female, 18-35, must submit short running video)

  • Family of Kayakers (any age, kayaking experience required)

  • Fancy Restaurant Couple (Male/Female, 18-40)

  • Mom and Teen Shoppers (Female + Male/Female Teen, any age)

  • Family with Teen with Down Syndrome (open to any)

  • Beach Buddies (Male/Female, 18-40, comfortable in swimwear)

  • Family and Young Boy Guitar Player (Boy, 8-12, no pro experience needed)

  • Female Couple (Female, 18-30)

  • Family Gaming (Grandparents, parents, kids ages 8-14)

• Open to individuals 18-40 for general background

Compensation

• $100 for up to 4 hours of work

Theater Production Casting Call – Military, Law Enforcement & Security Backgrounds

Job Description:
A theater production in New York City is seeking individuals with backgrounds in the armed forces, law enforcement, or security services. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore acting, with or without prior performance experience. The project is open to men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are open-minded and eager to participate in a unique stage production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in theater rehearsals and live performances

• Collaborate with the creative team and fellow cast members

• Portray characters authentically based on direction

• Contribute to a positive and professional production environment

Requirements:

• Background in armed forces, law enforcement, or security services preferred

• No previous acting experience required

• Must be reliable, open-minded, and willing to learn

• Comfortable performing in front of a live audience

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience and role

• Potential for networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Casting Call for Short Film “Audition”

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking participants for Audition, a short film directed by BIFA-nominated filmmaker Geraldine Barón. This project explores modern family-making through a mix of portrait and performance art. Inspired by the director’s personal experience of mapping out a path to having a child on her own, the film will weave together interviews with donors, friends, strangers, and actors to create a powerful and intimate narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Share real-life stories and experiences connected to sperm or egg donation

• Participate in interviews or scenes that explore the emotional, social, and personal sides of family creation

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring authenticity and vulnerability to the film

Requirements

• Individuals who have donated sperm or eggs through a bank or personally

• People who have been asked to donate or considered donating, regardless of whether they went through with it

• Supporters who have been part of someone else’s family-making journey

• Must be comfortable sharing experiences on camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection)

• Filming will take place worldwide, travel accommodations may be considered for selected participants

Casting Call for “The House Call” – SAG Short Film

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking actors for The House Call, a SAG short film directed and written by Eliza Barry Callahan, with A-list talent attached. The film is set in upstate New York in 1986 and follows a young equine vet called to save a champion dressage horse owned by a mob family. Over one night, she forges an unexpected connection with the mobster’s son, witnesses a deadly dispute, and confronts its aftermath alongside ex-Rajneesh followers during their sitar workshop.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex, grounded, emotionally layered characters

• Collaborate with a high-caliber creative team to bring authenticity to the story

• Deliver nuanced performances that reflect the raw, dramatic tone of the film

Requirements

• SAG actors preferred

• Roles available include:

  • Enzo (27): Thoughtful, nihilistic, emotionally frayed mobster’s son. Italian, unconventional, and philosophical.

  • Rocco (32): Enzo’s older brother, hot-tempered and eager to earn their father’s approval. Proud, insecure, and pressured to fit a masculine stereotype.

  • Rishi (60s): Ex-Rajneesh community member, gentle but wise leader of the sitar workshop, warm presence.

  • Chris (late 20s): Local anthropologist, spiritually searching, assisting with the workshop, eager to find connection.

  • Intermediate Sitar Workshop Members: Group of 15, all ages and walks of life, seeking to learn sitar and searching for deeper meaning.

Compensation

• SAG Scale: $249/day + 10%